High peaks and large lakes

To visit Jotunheimen National Park, is to meet Northern
Europe’s highest mountains and most colourful lakes. Two of these lakes,
Gjende and Bessvatn, are connected by the famous Besseggen trail. This
hiking trail takes you over the Besseggen ridge that runs between the
emerald green Gjende and the 200 meters higher and deep-blue Bessvatn
lake.

More colour can be found at Jotunheimen’s glaciers that present the
whole colour spectrum from pitch dark via snow white to ice-blue. Many
of the glaciers can be visited, with professional guides or on your own,
by foot, on skis or even by bike. The largest ice-mass is the
Smørstabbreen. This giant covers 15 square kilometres and breaths with
the seasons.

Standing guard over all of these majestic lakes, glaciers and
mountains is the 2469 meters high Galdhøpiggen. This giants overshadows
the ice?covered summit of its smaller brother Glittertind during the
endless mid-summer nights. In winter, the stone brother’s and their 2403
meters tall sister "Store Skagastølstind" reign the Hurrungane mountain
range, covered by a blanket of snow that offers perfect wintersport
conditions.

Jotunheimen, a natural beauty embraced by the counties of Oppland, Sogn & Fjordane and kissed by mountains, lakes and glaciers.

Where to
find us

Welcome

nature's guest

In Jotunheimen you are nature’s guest. Please remember the following gidelines.

You can walk, bike or ski wherever you like but engines are prohibited

Feel free to stop, enjoy the scenery and set up your tent as long as you tidy up after yourself and don’t leave litter.

You can build a fire, apart from April 15 to September 15
when there is a general ban on fires in forests. Please restrain
yourself when collecting firewood.

Berries, mushrooms and common plants can be picked for your
own use and risk as long as you show consideration of cultural relics,
vegetation and fauna.

Remember, you are a guest of nature so be extra careful during the breeding and nesting season.

When you plan to make use of the Jotunheimen’s hunting and
fishing opportunities remember you need a license. Do not use live fish
as bait or transfer live fish from one watercourse to another.

Dogs are welcome as well, just remember to keep yor dog on a leash between April 1 and August 20.